Understanding and applying medical anthropology / [compiled by] Peter J. Brown.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Brown, Peter J.

Class of 1953 Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical anthropology--Methodology.

Medical anthropology.

Medical anthropology--Philosophy.

Physical Description:

xii, 451 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Mountain View, Calif. : Mayfield Pub. Co., [1998]

Summary:

This collection of readings exposes students to the breadth of theoretical viewpoints and issues in the field of medical anthropology. The text provides specific examples and case studies of research as it is applied in a range of health settings - from clinical encounters to preventive services to international health.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1953 Fund.

ISBN:

1559347236

OCLC:

37442599